The Last Show with David Cooper

David Cooper
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Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper, We are the final word for the curious mind. We sit at the intersection of "need-to-know" and "can’t-believe-it," delivering high-res talk for a low-def world. Join David Cooper as he explores #sex, #science and #society. Of course there's a large slice of absurdity, providing the info you didn't know you needed. What to Expect: • Intelligent Banter: No scripts, just honest conversation. • Eclectic Guests: Thought Leaders and eccentrics. • Useful Info: Practical wisdom for the modern skeptic. Dinner party! • Total Transparency: Raw confessions and relatability. Have a story or something to say? Leave a comment or call toll-free from the US & Canada: 1-888-505-66-44 (message and data rates may apply from your carrier; we do not charge for text messages) Follow us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/lastshow.pizza New episodes five days a week. No promises.

  1. 21H AGO

    The Shortcut to Mars

    Astrophysics professor⁠ Jesse Rogerson⁠ covers the following science news stories: Social media use may reflect stress relief and belonging more than habit⁠; Pentagon begins release of UFO files⁠; Frozen desert in Antarctica offers a glimpse into one of the harshest and most Mars-like environments on Earth⁠; and Asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions cutting the round-trip travel time to under a year⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min

  2. 23H AGO

    We Called David's Mom to Discuss Communication

    In advance of Mother's Day, David calls his mother to say – based on "science" – ⁠how a mom can get their children to call them back⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  3. 1D AGO

    Do 'Fitspiration' Videos Do More Harm Than Good?

    Media and psychology researcher (and former Olympic athlete) ⁠Valerie Gruest⁠ explains ⁠how viral 'fitspiration' posts may do more harm than good for young adults⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  4. 1D AGO

    Is It Wrong to Pay Incarcerated People in Jail?

    Criminologist ⁠Nancy La Vigne⁠ outlines ⁠what happened when a Pennsylvania county paid incarcerated people in jail⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  5. 1D AGO

    The Benefits of Shared Fright!

    Fright-seeker and psychology researcher ⁠Jane Wiley⁠ discusses how ⁠the benefits of frightening activities depend on what you do afterward⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  6. 1D AGO

    Do We Separate the Art From the Artist?

    Marketing researcher ⁠Daniel Winkler⁠ weighs in on ⁠whether fans still listen to an artist's music despite their controversies⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    10 min

  7. 1D AGO

    Your Personality Type and Your Sexual Fantasies

    Social-personality psychologist ⁠William Chopik⁠ reveals ⁠what your personality traits say about your sexual fantasies⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  8. 1D AGO

    FULL EPISODE: Better Conversations For Mother's Day - May 8, 2026

    Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson covers the following science news stories: Social media use may reflect stress relief and belonging more than habit; Pentagon begins release of UFO files; Frozen desert in Antarctica offers a glimpse into one of the harshest and most Mars-like environments on Earth; and Asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions cutting the round-trip travel time to under a year. Social-personality psychologist William Chopik reveals what your personality traits say about your sexual fantasies. In advance of Mother's Day, David calls his mother to say – based on "science" – how a mom can get their children to call them back. Marketing researcher Daniel Winkler weighs in on whether fans still listen to an artist's music despite their controversies. Fright-seeker and psychology researcher Jane Wiley discusses how the benefits of frightening activities depend on what you do afterward. Criminologist Nancy La Vigne outlines what happened when a Pennsylvania county payed incarcerated people in jail. Media and psychology researcher (and former Olympic athlete) Valerie Gruest explains how viral 'fitspiration' posts may do more harm than good for young adults. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2 (20:00) William Chopik (30:00) David's Mom Clara (39:50) Mid-show teaser (41:08) Daniel Winkler (49:50) Jane Wiley (59:50) Nancy La Vigne (1:09:50) Valerie Gruest (1:19:13) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to The Last Show with David Cooper, We are the final word for the curious mind. We sit at the intersection of "need-to-know" and "can’t-believe-it," delivering high-res talk for a low-def world. Join David Cooper as he explores #sex, #science and #society. Of course there's a large slice of absurdity, providing the info you didn't know you needed. What to Expect: • Intelligent Banter: No scripts, just honest conversation. • Eclectic Guests: Thought Leaders and eccentrics. • Useful Info: Practical wisdom for the modern skeptic. Dinner party! • Total Transparency: Raw confessions and relatability. Have a story or something to say? Leave a comment or call toll-free from the US & Canada: 1-888-505-66-44 (message and data rates may apply from your carrier; we do not charge for text messages) Follow us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/lastshow.pizza New episodes five days a week. No promises.

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